Portrait of Nimr Baqr al-Nimr an independent Shia cleric in al-Awamiyah, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia by Abbas Goudarzi, Wikipedia Commons. On January 2, 2016, the Saudi government executed Nimr Al-Nimr, a prominent Shi’a Saudi cleric, who spent much of his adult life speaking for his marginalized community. Al-Nimr’s sermons and speeches came to symbolize the Read More…
4. Programs
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Fact Sheet: Montenegro’s Accession to NATO
Ian Goertz and Sandra Song provide an Infograph about Montengro in response to the invitation for ascension to NATO.
Sovereignty Collapsed: Daesh and the Return of Bandit Kings
Eric Morse and Stéfanie von Hlatky explain how ISIS has transformed our common understanding of borders, sovereignty and the international system in just a couple of years.
Narenda Modi and the Question of Hindu Nationalism in India- Part II
John Pollock discusses the 2002 massacres in Gujarat state under then chief minister Narendra Modi and asks whether the same mistakes are being made again in India
Back to Drones
Usman Javed looks at the debate surrounding the use of non-military drones.
Narendra Modi and the Question of Hindu Nationalism in India- Part I
John Pollock discusses the rise of Hindu nationalism under Narendra Modi’s BJP party and the targeting of minorities in India.
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Mr. Wojciech Śniegowski
Previous Citizenship Judge and President of the Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Wojciech Śniegowski examines the significance of the relationship between Canada and Poland.
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Caroline Mahut
Listen as Magdalena Surma interviews Caroline Mahut. She is the winner of the 2015 NATO Association of Canada’s Essay Writing Competition.
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Jillian Van Acker
Listen as Jillian Van Acker provides advice to those interested in pursuing a career in journalism.
What Was The International News Story of 2015?
In a year packed with events, trends, and personalities that shaped the world, our program editors weigh in with which one was most impactful.









